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So What Are The Real Odds of a COD Black Ops Beta? Not So Good.

Many gamers around the world are asking about the Call of Duty Black Ops Beta. Rumor has it that the beta is already underway and many say it won’t happen at all. Treyarch’s community manager, Josh Olin, has confirmed that no beta has been released. But with Josh’s community manager skills, he will almost always neither “confirm nor deny” rumors, which leaves the community wide open for speculation. With some simple math and history, here is what we can expect concerning a beta for Black Ops.

MR LOOKINGBILL5413d ago

they kept referring to september 1st from the live video stream this morning. My guess an announcement of a multiplayer beta will come from that.

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Jordanemery5413d ago

I almost included this information in the article. I was going to refer to the Sept 1 as the believed "Beta" version. Makes me happy knowing I'm no the only person that thought like that.

DarkTower8055412d ago

I don't think there will be a beta. COD runs an already established server network that Acti/Treyarch knows works and can handle the millions that will be online.

Focker-4205412d ago

Its not about testing the servers. Its about finding bugs/glitches in the gameplay.

rdgneoz35412d ago

Yah, and its not like the last COD had any bugs at all....

Deputydon5411d ago

One of the most wanted things for MW2 was a beta, not to play the game before it was out and for free, but to make sure it was bug free. This came to bite them in the ass big time.

Treyarch is trying to take the crowd that left IW's support behind. Hence why they are bringing back mods and dedicated servers, getting rid of Commando, Akimbo, and One Man Army. Do you really think they will forget about the highest thing on the wishlist? A beta? I doubt it.

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xYLeinen5413d ago

Black Ops will be in stores 9th November. I highly doubt there is time for a MP beta, and if there is I really don't see any other point than just for getting more attention before release. They will not have time to make that many changes, at least not big changes before they will need to send the game to Activision.

socomnick5412d ago

WAW beta was a month before it released.

WAW beta took place back in oct black ops beta should probably be up around the same time.

ambientFLIER5412d ago (Edited 5412d ago )

They might not have enough time to patch the game before release, but finding bugs in the beta will give them a jump start on fixing them asap after it launches.

HOSe5412d ago

i think this game is going to be really good. but - why buy it? activision showed us whats up with modern warfare 2 - its going to be a money hog. WHAT IM BUYING THIS FALL INSTEAD : fallout new vegas / gt5 / fifa 11 - until 2011

jdktech20105412d ago

because it's really good? Seriously, you answered your question in your question....that takes talent.

I'll see on Sep 1st what comes out and whether its worth the preorder

Kick-Ass5412d ago

If they don't have a beta they'll have a mw2 on their hands

frankymv5412d ago

why would there be a beta?

No previous CoD game has had a beta.

MRHARDON5412d ago

COD4 AND W@W had a Beta....look up your information before posting.

Solstice5412d ago

Not trying to offend anyone or anything, but that was a funny moment.

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10 Classic Games That Are Desperate for Remasters

Licensing issues often leave many games forgotten. But all that aside, here are 10 classic games desperate for remasters.

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Iceball2000125d ago

The getaway
Smugglers run
Dead to rights
Worlds scariest police chases
Sure I’m missing a few.

FPS_D3TH124d ago

Mannn… worlds scaries police chases… that took me back lol

Knushwood Butt125d ago

Ape Escape.
Fun game but, wow, you need a college degree to understand the controls.
A remaster would also save you from having to constantly fight the camera.
Keep the music though. Those drum and bass tracks fit really well and haven't aged. Made me think that more games could work well with drum and bass tracks, but unfortunately it's a somewhat niche genre now.

Abear21125d ago

Max Payne Series
Infamous 1 & 2
NBA Street Vol 2
SSX
Skate

M_Prime124d ago

i could have sworn i read somewhere that Remedy is remaking May Payne 1 but things have been quiet lately

YourMommySpoils124d ago

They are making the first one, as we speak.

jznrpg125d ago (Edited 125d ago )

One of the few Xbox games I own. I have 3 copies of it because of the many discs it has, for just in case reasons

jznrpg125d ago (Edited 125d ago )

Xenogears, Xenosaga trilogy, Vagrant Story, Drakengards, Parasite Eve and many more but I’ll start with those

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Treyarch is Disabling Crossplay on Console for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play

Treyarch has announced an incoming feature that'll allow console users to disable crossplay with PC players for Black Ops 6 Ranked Play.

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Miacosa146d ago

Good hopefully cheating will be normalized.

anast146d ago (Edited 146d ago )

Most PC gamers cheat and the ones that don't have an advantage, as KB and mouse is the only way to play shooters seriously.

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Black Ops 6 Audio Innovations Prioritizes What Players Really Need: 'Down to the Smallest Details'

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is making audio innovations that prioritize the sounds for players, allowing for more promising competitive gameplay and super realistic audio. This would result in lowering the combat noise and hearing the footsteps and directional sounds much better.

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